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 The Joy of Mud

 The Joy of Mud

Kids have the incredible ability to live in the moment, and it’s an ability I would like to try to regain. There was a time when I didn’t worry about the inevitable clean up after getting muddy, or how tired I’d be the next day if I stayed up late, or the number of dishes I’d need to clean after cooking a meal. I simply enjoyed the act itself and dealt with the consequences later. And while forethought is an important tool to have, there are times when it can, and should, be turned off, and allow us to live in the moment.

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A Shared Moment Under the Eclipse

A Shared Moment Under the Eclipse

The world darkened, and then bloomed back into light. It was a humbling reminder of nature’s power, of our own small place in the grand scheme of things. At Audubon Community Nature Center, we celebrate that connection, that sense of belonging to something bigger than ourselves. It’s a community built on wonder, a haven where people travel for miles to witness the awe-inspiring power of nature.

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Spring Starts and Stops

Spring Starts and Stops

By Chelsea Jandreau, Nature Educator Audubon just wrapped up our last weekend of Audubon Lights, where colorful lights and scenes illuminated one of the trails so people can head out after dusk. My favorite statement and the one I heard more than any other by people...

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The Clean Up Crew

The Clean Up Crew

By Katie Finch, Senior Nature Educator There is a general agreement in my house. I cook dinner and my husband cleans up. Recently, I felt like I was doing most of the work, while he had the easy job. A switch in roles one night gave me the opportunity to reflect on...

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Painting the Night with Light

Painting the Night with Light

The night can be a scary place of unknown sounds, but ACNC has worked hard to turn it into a playground of light to help make people comfortable in the dark. Like any good nighttime event, there is hot chocolate, snacks, a fire and entertainment at the end.

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Learning from Death

Learning from Death

By Emma Roth, Nature Educator When I go into classrooms as an Audubon Nature Educator, I get all sorts of questions from the students. They want to know what my favorite animals are, or stories from nature, and sometimes the questions are even relevant to the lesson...

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    Audubon Community Nature Center
    1600 Riverside Road
    Jamestown, NY 14701

    (716) 569-2345
    info@auduboncnc.org

    Click here for directions

    Hours and Admission

    Nature Center Hours:

    Monday - Saturday
    10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Sunday
    1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

    Building Admission:

    Members - Free
    Non-member Adult (ages 16+) - $6
    Non-member Child (ages 3 - 15) - $2
    Children ages 2 and under - Free
    Maximum cost for a Family - $15
    Free admission to the Nature Center for SNAP/EBT cardholders.
    Free admission for all on Sundays

    Grounds and Outdoor Exhibits:

    Open daily, year round from dawn to dusk free of charge

    Click here for holiday closings

    Thank you, Community Partners

    Audubon Community Partners make a significant financial contribution each year because they believe that every child deserves the opportunity to have a real and healthy connection to nature.

    Bruce and Juline Battler

    Carnahan-Jackson Foundation

    Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

    Donna and Mark Hampton

    Holmberg Foundation

    Hultquist Foundation

    Jessie Smith Darrah Fund

    The Lenna Foundation

    The Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

     

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